Composer

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Heinrich von Herzogenberg

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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10:34

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Heinrich von Herzogenberg's 'Lieder (6), Op. 10' is a collection of six songs for voice and piano, composed in 1875. The premiere of the work took place in Vienna in the same year. The six songs are: 1. "Die Nachtigall" (The Nightingale) 2. "Die Spinnerin" (The Spinner) 3. "Die Schwalbe" (The Swallow) 4. "Die Blume" (The Flower) 5. "Die Schäferin" (The Shepherdess) 6. "Die Sterne" (The Stars) The songs are characterized by their lyrical melodies and rich harmonies, which reflect Herzogenberg's Romantic style. The texts of the songs are taken from various poets, including Heinrich Heine and Emanuel Geibel. The first song, "Die Nachtigall," is a lively and playful piece that captures the joy and energy of the nightingale's song. The second song, "Die Spinnerin," is a more introspective piece that explores the inner thoughts and feelings of a spinner as she works. The third song, "Die Schwalbe," is a light and airy piece that captures the flight and movement of the swallow. The fourth song, "Die Blume," is a tender and delicate piece that celebrates the beauty and fragility of a flower. The fifth song, "Die Schäferin," is a pastoral piece that evokes the peaceful and idyllic life of a shepherdess. The final song, "Die Sterne," is a contemplative piece that reflects on the beauty and mystery of the stars. Overall, Herzogenberg's 'Lieder (6), Op. 10' is a beautiful and expressive collection of songs that showcases the composer's skill in creating lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. The songs are a testament to the Romantic era's fascination with nature, love, and the human experience.

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